It’s every Canadian cinephile’s favourite time of year: the Toronto International Film Festival is about to begin. From September 10 to 20, the city will host highly anticipated film premieres and red carpets galore—but there’s plenty to do in between. We’re talking celebrity spotting at the 1 Hotel Toronto, lavish dining experiences at Nobu, VIP treatments at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, and much more. Calendars cleared? Read our TIFF events 2026 guide below.
Walk the Rogers Red Carpet
Ring in this year’s festival by walking the Rogers Red Carpet in Yorkville—where glamorous photo ops, live musical performances, interactive games and film screenings are sure to make you feel like a true celebrity. Situated between Bellair Street and Hazelton Ave, it’s a guaranteed hotspot for TIFF’s opening weekend.
When: September 10 – 13
Where: Yorkville, Toronto
Channel Your Inner VIP at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Guests at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto are in for a stylish treat: The hotel has partnered with Zero Collective to offer complimentary access to a curated selection of designer handbags from luxury labels like Chanel and Dior for all your TIFF fashion needs. Off to a premiere? Heading out to dinner? Catching an after-party? This exclusive program makes borrowing rare bags a breeze. The festivities continue throughout the hotel, with film-inspired bites at Le Café, Sazerac service at d|bar, and an upgraded Five-Course Tasting Menu at Café Boulud featuring a scrumptious caviar course.
When: From September 8
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, 60 Yorkville Ave
Step into The Hollywood Reporter Green Room at 1 Hotel Toronto
The Hollywood Reporter Green Room is back once more at the 1 Hotel Toronto‘s nature-inspired Flora Lounge. From September 11 to 20, mix and mingle with fellow film enthusiasts over Don Julio cocktails (the official tequila partner of TIFF) and soak up the sounds of live piano performances on select evenings. Between September 10 and 14, keep your eyes peeled for celebrities dashing in and out of the hotel for interviews and portrait sessions.
When: September 11 – 20
Where: 1 Hotel Toronto, 550 Wellington St W
Sip on Nobu’s Red Carpet Cocktail
Nobu Restaurant Toronto is celebrating festival season with the launch of a limited-edition “Red Carpet” cocktail. Crafted with Roku Gin, hojicha tea, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, cherry, lime, and milk (then topped with berry fruit leather in the shape of an actual red carpet), it’s the TIFF-exclusive drink that’ll be the talk of the town.
When: September 10 – 20
Where: Nobu Toronto, 25 Mercer St
Celebrity Spotting at the Bisha Hotel
The Bisha Hotel is home to the Deadline Portrait Studio again this year, which means you’ll have another chance to see all your favourite stars just outside the property between September 10 and 13. 2025’s VIP arrivals included Angelina Jolie, Jacob Elordi and Daniel Craig, to name a few—so prepare to be starstruck.
When: September 10 – 13
Where: Bisha Hotel, 80 Blue Jays Way
Experience Festival Fun at the St. Regis Toronto
From the movie-inspired Afternoon Tea service at Astor Lounge to the reimagined King’s Cake offering at Louix Louis, cinephiles are spoiled for choice at the St. Regis Toronto. What’s more, a private Champagne sabrage experience hosted by your very own butler is available for one booking per day from September 10 to 26, if you’re feeling fancy (TIFF tends to have that effect).
When: Dates vary
Where: St. Regis Toronto, 325 Bay St
See the Stars (And Dine Like Them, Too) at Cassius
King West’s supper club Cassius has been appointed as the new restaurant partner of the Campari Cinema Centre. When the resto isn’t booked out for interviews, swanky premiere parties and private cast get-togethers, stop by for classic Italian dishes and refreshing cocktails. For more details on public TIFF events, keep an eye on the restaurant’s website.
When: September 10 – 20
Where: Cassius, 624 King St W
Get the VIP Treatment at Fairmont Royal York
There’s no shortage of TIFF-themed luxuries to explore at Fairmont Royal York. The must-dos? Photos with the gold-flecked red carpet installation designed by Frank Rea, Moët & Chandon by the glass at Clockwork, and dinner at Reign (the limited-edition prix fixe menu running from September 10 to 20 includes oysters, champagne, seared sea bass, beef tenderloin and more).
When: Dates vary
Where: Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St W
Pamper Up at the Miraj Hammam Spa
The best way to prep for—or recover from—all the festival madness? A moment of self-care at the Miraj Hammam Spa inside the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto. This month only, the spa’s Close-Up Ready TIFF Package includes a 60-minute Custom Glow Facial using Biologique Recherche skincare (choose whether you want to brighten, hydrate, or plump and purify) and a 45-minute manicure complete with nail and cuticle grooming, exfoliation, a massage, and polish application.
When: September 1 – 30
Where: Miraj Hammam Spa at the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto, 188 University Ave
